Alleged hit-and-run collision also involved a horse which had to be put down

A man has been charged with driving offences following an alleged hit and run collision involving an eight-year-old child and a horse which had to be put down, police have said.

Christopher Rogers, 61, of Bolventor, Launceston, has been charged with driving without due care, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, failing to stop after a road accident and criminal damage.